Clever Girl Defensive Handgun Training

Clever Girl Defensive Handgun Training runs 8-hour, same-day Concealed Pistol License (CPL) courses that cover Michigan's concealed carry laws, situational awareness, and traveling with firearms. On completion, students receive a certificate to apply for their Michigan CPL. Range qualification happens at a local firing range (students handle their own waiver and fees).

• •Ladies-only CPL classes – For women who prefer training in a women-only environment
• •Co-ed CPL classes – Mixed-gender instruction
• •Private CPL classes – One-on-one or small group sessions (email for availability and pricing)

Basic Handgun Fundamentals covers grip, stance, breathing, trigger control, malfunction clearing, and single-handed shooting. Designed for complete beginners and shooters building foundational skills.

Defensive Handgun Fundamentals goes deeper into defensive shooting, firearm mechanics, ammunition knowledge, situational awareness, and conceal carry options with dry fire drills included.

AR Pistol and Rifle Fundamentals teaches AR-specific skills: grip, stance, loading/unloading, malfunction clearing, and rifle functions. Includes hands-on examination of your firearm.

75-minute private lessons offer personalized, one-on-one firearm instruction for beginners through advanced shooters. You can bring additional people to train together.

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events is offered free and teaches the Avoid-Deny-Defend framework—developed by ALERRT at Texas State University—to help civilians prepare for dangerous active threat situations.

Emergency First-Aid Fundamentals trains students to be first responders, covering patient assessment, chest and spinal injuries, broken bones, shock, and serious bleeding.

Students receive an email the day before class outlining what to expect. Arrive on time and stay for the full duration. Range fees, rental firearms, and eye/ear protection rentals are separate from course pricing.